These are 10 thirstiest countries in the world in 2018, according to Tinder

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GQ

December 6, 2018

The thirst is real.

As the last hoorah of the year, December is a month that has a very distinct vibe. In the office, it induces a sense of sluggishness while at home it incites a need for reflection.

But as we look back on the year that’s past, it’s easy to slip into self-loathing as we start to take stock on just what the eff happened: There were the horrendous first dates, the one-time hook-ups, those that ghosted, those that bread-crumbed, those that slid into the DMs and out quicker than an egg yolk from the shell. It was positively exhausting and even after all that, we’re still single.

Ugh. Dating. It really isn’t as bad as most make it out to be, but at the same time you can’t help but feel crippled by the infinite number of options that exist out there that proves so overwhelming you convince yourself that the only steady relationship you need in your life is with your UberEats delivery driver. Because as we all know, delivering food on time, anytime.that's love.

But alas, 2019 is around the corner and if you have plans of hooking up over the holidays or are determined never to sit at the head of the table during Christmas dinner only to suffer the pitying looks of relatives that fear your expiration date for copulation is near, then you need the information we are about to divulge.

With more than 20 billion matches made to date and users from 190 countries around the world, it’s safe to say that Tinder is the world’s leading social app for dating and meeting new people. And to help you in your quest for love, Tinder has released it’s annual “Year in Swipes” report, which examines how users across the globe have built their profiles and swiped their way through the year.

It also ranks the top 10 countries that use the dating app the most and so you can plan your holiday based on which country is most thirsty, here are the top 10.

Australia

Showing just how important dogs are in the quest for love, the most popular emoji for Australians on the dating app was the pooch. This was often accompanied by the line, "I swiped right for your dog."

Hey, we'll take it.

The U.K.

Brazil

Is it any surprise that the Brazilians favoured the winky emoji as their most popular? When it comes to the bio, Netflix was the most popular term to use, followed by Game of Thrones.

India

Canada

Some key findings from the report are that Harry Potter reigned supreme as the most popular movie listed in bios, followed by hit TV show, Seinfeld. When it comes to banter, users love a GIF and it was Joey’s famous “How You Doin?” from Friends that was the most used in the US, UK and Australia.

France

When it comes to creating the perfect bio, there are some stand-out emojis and key words that get the most swipes. “Travel” proved to be the most popular phrase, while the pooch was the most popular emoji.

Spain

Netherlands

It also appears the love for booze is universal, with wine ranking as the most popular “food” mentioned in bio, followed by beer. Pizza and cheese then followed which, to be fair, is understandable.

U.S.A.

Germany

The Germans must be avid travellers because the "pin-drop location" emoji featured as their most popular.